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Weekend Writing Warriors, Oct 8, 2022

10/8/2022

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It's a beautiful day, if a bit chilly, and it's time for WeWriWa again. The blog hop where everything is made up and the points don't matter...wait a minute...no, this is the one where we share 8-10 sentences of our writing! Click the banner below for more info.
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Last week we learned that Maja is the missing princess of Islak, which means her brother is the missing prince. Their parents were both killed when Morgyt the Wolf attacked the royal fortress city. Morgyt has been looking for Maja ever since, and the attack on Lundrskag (village we're in) may have been an attempt at finding her. Maja also had some thoughts about this Jorgen fellow from Hilvard. On to this week's snippet! We begin with Jorgen speaking.
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​     "There is little left here, as you well know. I do not pretend to have any knowledge of what supplies might still exist after the Berunians finished sacking your village, but there is little enough in the way of shelter for the coming winter. I offer protection and passage to my lands for any who wish it. Once there you may stay the season, and you shall be welcomed, fed, and treated as any others. When spring comes, you may choose to stay in Hilvard or return here, and my own men will escort you back and assist in rebuilding if that is your wish."
     The few men gathered spoke to each other in hushed tones. One elderly man, with a bandaged arm called out. "And what is it you require in return?"
     Jorgen acknowledged the man with a curt nod. "Anything you can recall about Morgyt's men, where they attacked from, where they planned to go next, anything at all that was noticed might be of use to me."


That's my ten sentences. The rest of the scene, which is also the rest of the chapter is below. Also...my last blog post was about my adventures in using AI tech for character art, and features Jorgen, Maja, and other characters from this novel. Thank you for visiting.

Kate

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​     "Why?" another man ventured. "The quarrel is between us and Morgyt. It does not involve you."
     "No, it does not." Jorgen agreed. "But Morgyt has plagued my lands, and my people, and I have vowed to stop him. Help me or not, as you wish. Accept my offer or not. But be quick about your decision. My men and I leave on the morrow at dawn."
     The foreigners strode out of the clearing, leaving the village folk to talk the matter over.


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Jessica Subject link
10/8/2022 06:54:03 pm

It seems they both have the same enemy. But, can those in Lundrskag spare anything to battle their enemy? Nice snippet!

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Kate Warren
10/8/2022 07:06:43 pm

I'm sure they can spare information, if they have any. That's all Jorgen is asking for. Thanks, Jessica.

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Nancy Gideon link
10/9/2022 06:46:51 am

I suspect those villagers would be foolish (and soon to be dead) if they don't listen. We'll soon see.

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Kate Warren
10/9/2022 11:06:17 am

Foolish indeed. While many were killed, there isn't enough left for all of those who survived the raid to make it through the winter. Thanks, Nancy.

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Daryl Devore
10/9/2022 12:36:15 pm

He gave them enough of a chance - help us or not - but we are leaving tomorrow.
Tweeted.

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Kate Warren
10/9/2022 12:43:12 pm

Exactly. Thank you, Daryl.

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Elaine Cantrell link
10/9/2022 09:49:35 pm

I'd sure cooperate.

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Kate Warren
10/9/2022 10:37:41 pm

I would too. :) Thanks, Elaine.

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Jenna Jaxon
10/9/2022 10:57:10 pm

They would be foolish indeed not to take him up on his offer. I trust Maja will.

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Kate Warren
10/9/2022 11:57:49 pm

Yes, that would be foolish. Thank you, Jenna.

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Sue Barr link
10/10/2022 09:49:40 am

The enemy of my enemies is my friend. They'd be wise to take him up on his offer.

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Kate Warren
10/10/2022 07:20:47 pm

True. Thanks, Sue.

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Veronica Scott link
10/10/2022 10:47:22 am

I think the villagers had better take him up on his offer (although I could see why they might be suspcious at this point). Great snippet!

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Kate Warren
10/10/2022 07:21:27 pm

Thank you, Veronica.

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